Processing facilities must comply with the following conditions:
(A) Processors must be operated only within a wholly enclosed building except for incidental storage.
(B) Power-driven processing will be permitted, provided all noise level requirements are met.
(C) A processing facility may accept used motor oil for recycling from the generator in accordance with Cal. Health & Safety Code § 25250.11.
(D) Setbacks and landscaping requirements will be those provided for the zoning district in which the facility is located.
(E) All exterior storage of material must be in sturdy containers or enclosures that are covered, secured, and maintained in good condition, baled or palletized. Storage must be in containers approved by the Fire Marshal. No storage, excluding truck trailers and overseas containers, will be visible above the height of the fencing.
(F) The site must be maintained free of litter and any other undesirable materials, will be cleaned of loose debris on a daily basis, and will be secured from unauthorized entry and removal of materials when attendants are not present.
(G) One parking space will be provided for each commercial vehicle operated by the processing center. Parking requirements will otherwise be as mandated by the zone in which the facility is located.
(H) If the facility is located within 500 feet of property zoned or planned for residential use, the facility must not be in operation between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. The facility will be administered by on-site personnel during the hours the facility is open.
(I) Any containers provided for after-hours donation of recyclable materials will be at least 50 feet from any property zoned or occupied for residential use; must be of sturdy, rustproof construction; must have sufficient capacity to accommodate materials collected; and must be secure from unauthorized entry or removal of materials.
(J) Donation areas must be kept free of litter and any other undesirable material. The containers must be clearly marked to identify the type of material that may be deposited. The facility must display a notice stating that material must not be left outside the recycling containers.
(K) Sign requirements will be those provided for the zoning district in which the facility is located. In addition, the facility will be clearly marked with the name and phone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation.
(L) Dust, fumes, smoke, vibration, and odor control must comply with the requirements of Chapter 16.42 (Performance Standards) of this Title 16.
(Ord. 1100, passed 7-6-04)